Shelba E. Simmons

Shelba E. Simmons

She was born in Augusta County Oct. 18, 1938, and was a daughter of the late Wilbur Stover and Annette Sellers (Myers) Evers.

Shelba worked with her husband and family on the poultry farm and at Evers Family Restaurant. She enjoyed quilting and gardening. She was a member of Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church and was a graduate of North River High School, class of 1956.

She was united in marriage on April 5, 1956, to William Arvil "Bill" Simmons of Harrisonburg.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two sisters, Bonnie Guyer and husband, Robert, of Dayton and Juanita Hopkins and husband, Kenneth, of Dayton; three brothers, Stanley Evers of Dayton, Donald Evers and wife, Joyce, of Bridgewater and Franklin Evers and wife, Joyce, of Churchville. She also is survived by 13 nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Glick; and two brothers, Norman Lee Evers Sr. and Rudolph Myers Evers.

A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Patrick Pettit officiating.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Mossy Creek Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater or anytime at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Still Meadows, 11992 Hollar School Road, Linville, VA 22834.